Claymakers Arts Community
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A hub for the clay community in North Carolina and beyond, Claymakers serves students, professionals, hobbyists, and collectors alike by providing:
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Questions?
Please feel free to talk with or email the CAC board: board@claymakers.org Roberta Wood, President Susan Trabka, Secretary Charlie Evergreen Robert Feth Michelle Heavener Jena Matzen Elizabeth Paley Steven Wilson Interested in joining the Board of Directors? Application: Claymakers Board of Directors Executive Director: Emily Lassiter info@claymakers.org General Manager: Mac Star McCusker mac@claymakers.org |
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Claymakers' History
Claymakers was founded by arts visionary Leonora Coleman in 2000, in an old awning shop near downtown Durham. Since then, Claymakers has been an anchor in the revitalization of Durham’s Central Park district, and has grown into a community of dedicated clay artists and enthusiasts. Following Leonora’s death in 2008, Catherine Lidov purchased the business, with the goal of ultimately converting it into a non-profit organization. This effort began in earnest in mid-2011. Thanks to the financial and volunteer support of the Claymakers community, the transition to non-profit status was realized in January 2012. Claymakers acquired 501(c)3 tax status in 2013. |
Mission Statement
Claymakers’ mission is to promote the joy of working with clay; sustain a thriving community of artists, students, and teachers; and foster enthusiasm for the ceramic arts through classes, workshops, exhibits, special events, and access to facilities and materials. Activities emphasize clay arts education and artistic development at all levels, from the novice student to the professional artist, by providing: myriad classes to help students find creative expression in clay; studio access for students to work independently; studio assistantships for developing artists to learn the craft of running a studio; studio rentals for independent clay artists; workshops with renowned artists; a supply store that supports arts programs at multiple local schools, arts centers, and independent artists' home studios; a gallery that celebrates ceramic art being created today in North Carolina and beyond; and a place for artists and students to share their ideas and promote excellence in their work. |
Claymakers Arts Community, Inc. Discrimination Free Environment Policy
It is the policy of Claymakers Arts Community, Inc. to maintain an environment that is free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This includes, but is not limited to, harassment, bullying, and discrimination based on: an individual’s real or perceived race, national origin, linguistic and language differences, color, creed, religion, political beliefs, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socioeconomic status, height, weight, physical characteristics, marital status, parental status, physical handicap, genetics, protected veteran status, or disability. The Board prohibits any and all forms of harassment because of those differences.
Claymakers Arts Community, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Claymakers Arts Community, Inc., believes in the dignity of all individuals and in the worth of their labors. To this end, the Board will ensure that all applicants for employment and all employees are employed, assigned, supervised, promoted, compensated, and terminated in full compliance with state and federal opportunity statues. No applicant for employment or current employee will experience discrimination based on race, national origin, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, parental status, physical handicap, genetics, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The policy does not extend any rights beyond those granted by federal, state, or local laws.
Legal Reference: Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; American Disabilities Act, 1991.
Claymakers Arts Community, Inc. Affirmation of Inclusiveness
Claymakers strives to be not only a community of creators, but a creator of community. As such, Claymakers affirms its commitment to creating an inclusive environment free of discrimination, in which all members of our community feel welcomed, safe, valued and encouraged—regardless of age, ability, racial or ethnic identity, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, or socioeconomic status. Anyone who is interested in clay is welcome here.
It is the policy of Claymakers Arts Community, Inc. to maintain an environment that is free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This includes, but is not limited to, harassment, bullying, and discrimination based on: an individual’s real or perceived race, national origin, linguistic and language differences, color, creed, religion, political beliefs, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socioeconomic status, height, weight, physical characteristics, marital status, parental status, physical handicap, genetics, protected veteran status, or disability. The Board prohibits any and all forms of harassment because of those differences.
Claymakers Arts Community, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Claymakers Arts Community, Inc., believes in the dignity of all individuals and in the worth of their labors. To this end, the Board will ensure that all applicants for employment and all employees are employed, assigned, supervised, promoted, compensated, and terminated in full compliance with state and federal opportunity statues. No applicant for employment or current employee will experience discrimination based on race, national origin, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, parental status, physical handicap, genetics, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The policy does not extend any rights beyond those granted by federal, state, or local laws.
Legal Reference: Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; American Disabilities Act, 1991.
Claymakers Arts Community, Inc. Affirmation of Inclusiveness
Claymakers strives to be not only a community of creators, but a creator of community. As such, Claymakers affirms its commitment to creating an inclusive environment free of discrimination, in which all members of our community feel welcomed, safe, valued and encouraged—regardless of age, ability, racial or ethnic identity, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, or socioeconomic status. Anyone who is interested in clay is welcome here.
Many thanks to our
2011 Founding Donors
Francis Alvarino * Anya Avrutskaya * Cindy Aldrich * Theresa Barzee * Catherine Brennan * Jane Bruce * Lois Brucker * Christel Butchart * Steve Cann * Laura Casey * Bob Chapman * Bernadette Chasteen * Tim and Sarah Clark * Sarah Coleman-Craig * Emily Cox * John Davis * Leslie DeBaun * Rob and Natasha Dekroon * Fred Dietrich and Jenny Tenor * Doug Dotson * Carolyn Doyle * Christie Drew * Mary Fling * Pepper Fluke * Horace Ford * Kelly Foster * Corinne Fox * David Freeman * O’Shella Gatling * Sandra Gleich * David Gould * Lisa Gramann * Esther Granville * Jan Gregg * Pamela Groben * Janice Harris * Deborah Harris * Haywood Holderness * Nancy Holliman * Susy Holloway * Hannah Jacobs * Bobby Kadis * Judy Kane * Carolyn Leith * Renee Leverty * Catherine Lidov * Linda Lidov * Linda Eberz * Jo Lovvorn * Robin Magee * Dorothy McGee * Lucia Marcus * Graham Marlette * Jena Matzen * Andy Maynard * Jo McDonnell * Meg Millard Donna Milikin * Patricia Morgado * Clarke and Julie Newlin-Justice * Lou Raye Nichol * Dona Noblett * Katherine O’Brien * Elizabeth Paley * Hiram and Jean Paley * Gillian Parke * Mary Ann Peters * Jennifer Peters * Ronan Peterson * Teresa Pietsch * Bepi Pinner * Caitlin Pitt * Helga Powell * Linda Prager * Rose Mary Pries * Katya Prince * Frumet Raskin-Miller * Barbara Rich * Ralph Ross * Patricia Saling * Tanya Schreiber * Denise Schreiner * James Scotton * Blanka Shaw * Paul Sherman * Kitty Sherwin * Mary Sjogren * Susannah Sloan * Trish Welsh and Jay Sloane * Robert Smart * Johanna Snyder * John Snyder * Jessie Sterner * Sheilah Thomas * Alex Tobler * Betsy Vaden * Marty Warburton * Woody Warburton * Pam Wardell * Rachel Whetten * Cara Winter * Fabienne Worth * Bonnie Wright * Barbara Yoder * Dawn Zenoni *
2011 Founding Donors
Francis Alvarino * Anya Avrutskaya * Cindy Aldrich * Theresa Barzee * Catherine Brennan * Jane Bruce * Lois Brucker * Christel Butchart * Steve Cann * Laura Casey * Bob Chapman * Bernadette Chasteen * Tim and Sarah Clark * Sarah Coleman-Craig * Emily Cox * John Davis * Leslie DeBaun * Rob and Natasha Dekroon * Fred Dietrich and Jenny Tenor * Doug Dotson * Carolyn Doyle * Christie Drew * Mary Fling * Pepper Fluke * Horace Ford * Kelly Foster * Corinne Fox * David Freeman * O’Shella Gatling * Sandra Gleich * David Gould * Lisa Gramann * Esther Granville * Jan Gregg * Pamela Groben * Janice Harris * Deborah Harris * Haywood Holderness * Nancy Holliman * Susy Holloway * Hannah Jacobs * Bobby Kadis * Judy Kane * Carolyn Leith * Renee Leverty * Catherine Lidov * Linda Lidov * Linda Eberz * Jo Lovvorn * Robin Magee * Dorothy McGee * Lucia Marcus * Graham Marlette * Jena Matzen * Andy Maynard * Jo McDonnell * Meg Millard Donna Milikin * Patricia Morgado * Clarke and Julie Newlin-Justice * Lou Raye Nichol * Dona Noblett * Katherine O’Brien * Elizabeth Paley * Hiram and Jean Paley * Gillian Parke * Mary Ann Peters * Jennifer Peters * Ronan Peterson * Teresa Pietsch * Bepi Pinner * Caitlin Pitt * Helga Powell * Linda Prager * Rose Mary Pries * Katya Prince * Frumet Raskin-Miller * Barbara Rich * Ralph Ross * Patricia Saling * Tanya Schreiber * Denise Schreiner * James Scotton * Blanka Shaw * Paul Sherman * Kitty Sherwin * Mary Sjogren * Susannah Sloan * Trish Welsh and Jay Sloane * Robert Smart * Johanna Snyder * John Snyder * Jessie Sterner * Sheilah Thomas * Alex Tobler * Betsy Vaden * Marty Warburton * Woody Warburton * Pam Wardell * Rachel Whetten * Cara Winter * Fabienne Worth * Bonnie Wright * Barbara Yoder * Dawn Zenoni *